soda
/so.da/masculine
The English phrase "soda" can be translated into French as soda. If unsure, use soda. Wiktionary also lists boisson gazeuse and liqueur.
Meaning: sweet, carbonated drink (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| soda | /so.da/ | masculine |
| boisson gazeuse | feminine | |
| liqueur | /li.kœʁ/ | Canada, feminine |
The term is used to refer to a sweet, carbonated drink.
Which one should you use?
While soda is common in casual speech, boisson gazeuse is a more formal or technical term for a carbonated drink.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec and other parts of French-speaking Canada, liqueur is commonly used to refer to soda or soft drinks. Additionally, in both France and Canada, the word limonade can be used to refer specifically to lemon-lime flavored sodas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun soda can be used in its plural form, sodas, to refer to different types or bottles of soda.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /so.da/ in two syllables.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful when using the word liqueur in France. In that context, it refers to an alcoholic spirit, whereas in Canada, it can mean soda.
Did you know?
- The term liqueur comes from the Latin 'liquor', which originally meant any liquid or fluid, long before it meant a sweetened spirit.
- The formal term boisson gazeuse literally translates to 'gaseous drink', focusing on the bubbles rather than the sugar.
Examples in context
- Je ne bois pas de soda.I don't drink soda.This sentence demonstrates the use of the word soda in a negative statement.Tatoeba #11230870 by lbdx, translation #11230866 by ddnktr
- Voulez-vous un verre de soda ?Do you want a glass of soda?This sentence shows how to offer a glass of soda to someone.Tatoeba #1331267 by Julien_PDC, translation #1138343 by CM
- Je ne bois pas beaucoup de sodas.I don't drink much soda.This sentence illustrates the plural form sodas used with the word soda.Tatoeba #13429875 by lbdx, translation #9261400 by shekitten
- Je voudrais une boisson gazeuse, s'il vous plaît.I would like a carbonated drink, please.
- Je vais prendre un soda, s'il vous plaît.I'll have a soda, please.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A sunny afternoon at a local café.
- GabrielTu veux un soda bien frais ?Do you want a very cold soda?
- EmmaNon merci, je préfère de l'eau.No thanks, I prefer water.
- GabrielD'accord, je vais commander pour nous deux.Okay, I will order for both of us.
- EmmaC'est gentil, Gabriel, merci beaucoup.That's kind of you, Gabriel, thank you very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soda” translations and entries soda, liqueur, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boisson, liqueur, soda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
